Come early to get what you want, come again to enjoy even more!

Visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s annual Spring Garden Market for a unique shopping experience located in Des Moines’ most beautiful garden setting. Shop hundreds of plant varieties and tried-and-true favorites that flourish in central Iowa, selected by our own horticulturalists. Shop early, plant quantities are limited. While shopping, enjoy food, fun, and more along with art and other garden-related merchandise from our variety of vendors and community partners. Learn more about some of our region’s most special plants from our local plant societies. Horticulture staff and volunteers will be onsite throughout the event to help answer your questions.

Ticketed Evening Preview Sale 
$30 member, $35 nonmember

Thursday Evening Preview Sale 
Be among the first to see what’s new at the Spring Garden Market during this evening, sip and shop, garden event. Ticket price includes exclusive first access to available plants, a signature drink, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres to enjoy while you browse. Horticulture staff and volunteers will be on site for the event to help answer your questions! New this year: Vendors will be exhibiting during the evening with a variety of botanical art, fresh florals, and hand-made goods. Door prize drawings will also be taking place for gift baskets featuring a selection of our partner’s wares and Botanical Garden favorites.

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